Did you know that the tritone, an interval once dubbed "diabolus in musica" (the devil in music), was notoriously avoided in medieval sacred music due to its dissonant sound? Its unsettling effect led composers to use it sparingly. Yet, by the 19th century, this very dissonance became a powerful tool in the hands of composers like Liszt and Wagner, who used it to evoke drama and tension. The tritone's transition from forbidden to foundational exemplifies music's evolving language. Share an intriguing musical fact of your own – let's explore the symphony of surprises music offers!